HSV infections are often referred to in terms of the body part afflicted. For example, herpes that occur around the mouth and face are commonly known as or oral herpes; herpes that infect the genital tract are referred to as genital herpes. Although there are eight different strains, HSV1 and HSV2 are responsible for the majority of herpes infections. The cure for herpes symptoms is dependent on which strain of the virus is contracted.

Following active infection herpes viruses establish a latent infection in sensory and autonomic ganglia of the nervous system. The double-stranded DNA of the virus is incorporated into the cell physiology by infection of the nucleus of a nerve’s cell body. Read the rest of this entry »

It is estimated that over 80% of the general population has been infected with the herpes simplex virus. Of that total, about one third of these people will develop and get a cold sore. That’s quite an alarming statistic. So, what can be done to treat it? What are the options in curing a cold sore?

If you, or someone you know has had cold sores, then you know first hand just how difficult it can be to find a way to heal them. Many have tried various remedies such as using ice, putting on over-the-counter creams, all natural remedies and many other methods without experiencing much success. Now, over the past few years there have been two FDA approved prescription medications made available in treating them. Read the rest of this entry »

The papaya or paw paw is native to tropical America, but it is now grown in most tropical and sub-tropical regions of the world. The large pear shaped fruits grow up to 8 inches in length approximately. Some varieties remain green when ripe, but most turn deep yellow and orange. Papayas have deep salmon pink flesh, with an abundance of grey-black seeds in the central cavity, which are edible. The soft, juicy sweet flesh tastes like a cross between melons and peaches. Read the rest of this entry »

Bedsores, more accurately called pressure sores decubitus ulcer, ischemic ulcer, skin sore or pressure ulcers, are areas of damaged skin and tissue that develop when sustain pressure for a prolong periods of time. Body parts with inadequate blood flow such as such as the elbows, head ears, shoulders, hips, tail bone, buttock, inner knees and most often heels are highly acceptable topressure sores . Pressure ulcers treatment is a long and difficult process and develops into serious complications such as infections affecting respiratory tract, urinary tract leading to surgery, extended bed rest and even amputation or life threatening illness. Read the rest of this entry »

Diabetes is an ailment caused by the lack of insulin production due to failure of insulin production, or the inability of insulin to function regularly in its everyday performance. Insulin is a substance which the pancreas glands process from our food to turn into energy. Read the rest of this entry »